Saturday, 28 February, 2026
Pentagon Considers Designating Anthropic as National Security Supply Chain Risk
The U.S. Department of Defense has moved to formally designate AI startup Anthropic as a potential supply chain risk following a series of high-profile disputes over safety protocols. This designation could severely restrict the use of Claude models across federal agencies and military operations. Officials cite concerns over the company's refusal to accelerate deployment schedules, highlighting a growing rift in Silicon Valley’s ethical guardrails.
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